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A rectifier diode's reverse breakdown voltage must be:
AHigher than the peak ac voltage
BBelow the cut-in voltage
CLower than the peak ac voltage
DEqual to the rms ac voltage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Higher than the peak ac voltage
During the blocking half cycle the diode sees the full peak voltage, so its breakdown rating must exceed it.
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